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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 455.85 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 455.85 and 141.60 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 455.85 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/455.85 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 455.85 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 64,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548.36/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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