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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 454.09 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 454.09 and 140.53 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 454.09 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/454.09 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 454.09 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 63,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,813.27/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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