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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 457.01 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 457.01 and 142.43 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 457.01 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/457.01 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 457.01 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 65,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,088.94/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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