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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 455.54 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 455.54 and 141.40 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 455.54 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/455.54 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 455.54 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 64,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413.36/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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