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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.47 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.47 and 140.58 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.47 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.47 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.47 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 63,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,889.39/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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