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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 456.25 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 456.25 and 141.81 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 456.25 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/456.25 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 456.25 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 64,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700.81/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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