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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 453.96 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 453.96 and 140.28 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 453.96 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/453.96 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 453.96 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 63,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681.51/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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