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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 454.36 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 454.36 and 140.54 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 454.36 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/454.36 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 454.36 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 63,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,855.75/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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