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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 458.26 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 458.26 and 140.94 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 458.26 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/458.26 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 458.26 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 64,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586.81/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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