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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 457.29 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 457.29 and 142.83 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 457.29 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/457.29 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 457.29 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 65,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,314.73/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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