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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 454.12 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 454.12 and 140.48 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 454.12 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/454.12 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 454.12 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 63,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,792.16/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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