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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.49 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.49 and 140.72 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.49 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.49 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.49 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 64,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,378.23/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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