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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 454.16 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 454.16 and 140.37 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 454.16 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/454.16 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 454.16 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 63,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,750.44/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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