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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 455.61 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 455.61 and 141.44 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 455.61 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/455.61 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 455.61 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 64,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,441.48/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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