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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.96 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.96 and 140.14 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.96 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.96 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.96 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 64,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038.37/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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