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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 457.95 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 457.95 and 140.95 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 457.95 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/457.95 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 457.95 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 64,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,545.23/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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