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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 454.45 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 454.45 and 140.66 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 454.45 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/454.45 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 454.45 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 63,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922.94/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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