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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 454 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 454 and 140.31 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 454 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/454 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 454 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 63,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,700.74/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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