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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 455.87 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 455.87 and 141.92 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 455.87 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/455.87 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 455.87 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 64,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,694.08/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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