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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 454.01 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 454.01 and 140.22 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 454.01 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/454.01 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 454.01 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 63,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,660.58/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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