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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 454.86 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 454.86 and 140.96 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 454.86 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/454.86 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 454.86 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 64,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118.20/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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