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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 454.38 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 454.38 and 140.66 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 454.38 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/454.38 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 454.38 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 63,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913.09/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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