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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.62 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.62 and 140.42 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.62 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.62 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.62 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 63,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694.35/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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