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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 454.14 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 454.14 and 140.36 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 454.14 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/454.14 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 454.14 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 63,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,743.09/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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