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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 454.45 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 454.45 and 140.64 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 454.45 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/454.45 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 454.45 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 63,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913.85/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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