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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 454.78 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 454.78 and 140.92 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 454.78 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/454.78 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 454.78 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 64,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087.60/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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