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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.42 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.42 and 140.13 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.42 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.42 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.42 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 63,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537.74/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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