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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.55 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.55 and 142.10 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.55 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.55 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.55 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 64,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.76/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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