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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.67, 457.16 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.67, 457.16 and 142.37 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.67 : 457.16 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.67/457.16 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.67x = 457.16 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.67x = 65,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.87/304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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