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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 456.99 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 456.99 and 142.66 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 456.99 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/456.99 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 456.99 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 65,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,194.19/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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