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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.97, 457.49 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.97, 457.49 and 140.40 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.97 : 457.49 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.97/457.49 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.97x = 457.49 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.97x = 64,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231.95/304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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