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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 454.47 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 454.47 and 140.70 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 454.47 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/454.47 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 454.47 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 63,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,943.93/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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