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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.27, 456.19 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.27, 456.19 and 141.86 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.27 : 456.19 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.27/456.19 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.27x = 456.19 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.27x = 64,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,715.11/304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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