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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.83 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.83 and 140.74 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.83 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.83 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.83 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 64,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,432.00/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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