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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 457.29 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 457.29 and 142.59 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 457.29 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/457.29 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 457.29 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 65,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,204.98/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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