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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.49 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.49 and 140.57 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.49 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.49 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.49 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 63,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,887.66/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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