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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.68 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.68 and 140.76 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.68 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.68 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.68 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 64,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,000.76/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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