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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 454.46 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 454.46 and 140.78 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 454.46 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/454.46 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 454.46 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 63,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,975.90/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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