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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.23, 457.73 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.23, 457.73 and 140.60 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.23 : 457.73 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.23/457.73 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.23x = 457.73 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.23x = 64,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,356.84/305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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