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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.93 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.93 and 142.20 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.93 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.93 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.93 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 64,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975.45/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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