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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 454.85 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 454.85 and 140.95 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 454.85 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/454.85 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 454.85 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 64,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111.11/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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