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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 453.58 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 453.58 and 140.39 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 453.58 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/453.58 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 453.58 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 63,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,678.10/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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