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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 454.17 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 454.17 and 140.58 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 454.17 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/454.17 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 454.17 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 63,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847.22/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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