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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 454.02 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 454.02 and 140.50 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 454.02 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/454.02 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 454.02 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 63,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789.81/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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