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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 454.19 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 454.19 and 140.28 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 454.19 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/454.19 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 454.19 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 63,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,713.07/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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