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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.94 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.94 and 140.28 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.94 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.94 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.94 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 63,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,678.70/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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