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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 457.04 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 457.04 and 140.10 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 457.04 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/457.04 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 457.04 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 64,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,031.30/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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