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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.36 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.36 and 140.07 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.36 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.36 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.36 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 63,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922.35/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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