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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 454.55 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 454.55 and 140.61 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 454.55 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/454.55 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 454.55 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 63,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,914.28/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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