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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 454.07 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 454.07 and 140.45 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 454.07 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/454.07 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 454.07 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 63,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,771.16/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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