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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 455.78 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 455.78 and 141.76 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 455.78 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/455.78 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 455.78 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 64,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608.39/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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