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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 457.26 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 457.26 and 142.39 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 457.26 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/457.26 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 457.26 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 65,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,109.25/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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