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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 455.20 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 455.20 and 141.43 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 455.20 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/455.20 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 455.20 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 64,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376.66/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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