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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.21, 455.91 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.21, 455.91 and 141.94 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.21 : 455.91 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.21/455.91 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.21x = 455.91 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.21x = 64,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,711.87/304.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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