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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 456.07 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 456.07 and 141.61 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 456.07 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/456.07 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 456.07 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 64,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584.07/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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