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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 456.45 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 456.45 and 141.87 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 456.45 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/456.45 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 456.45 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 64,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756.56/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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