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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 453.83 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 453.83 and 140.38 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 453.83 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/453.83 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 453.83 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 63,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,708.66/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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