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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.76 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.76 and 141.50 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.76 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.76 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.76 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 64,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,490.04/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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