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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 454.59 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 454.59 and 140.90 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 454.59 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/454.59 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 454.59 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 64,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,049.46/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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