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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 458.06 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 458.06 and 140.60 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 458.06 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/458.06 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 458.06 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 64,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403.68/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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