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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 453.58 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 453.58 and 140.08 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 453.58 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/453.58 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 453.58 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 63,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537.49/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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