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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 456.93 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 456.93 and 140.07 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 456.93 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/456.93 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 456.93 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 64,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,001.48/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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