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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 454.22 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 454.22 and 140.56 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 454.22 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/454.22 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 454.22 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 63,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,842.19/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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