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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 457.71 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 457.71 and 140.79 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 457.71 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/457.71 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 457.71 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 64,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,439.85/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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