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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 456.12 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 456.12 and 141.90 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 456.12 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/456.12 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 456.12 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 64,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.43/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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