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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.90 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.90 and 141.62 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.90 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.90 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.90 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 64,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,561.57/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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