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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 457.20 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 457.20 and 140.25 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 457.20 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/457.20 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 457.20 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 64,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122.30/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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