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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.35 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.35 and 142.76 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.35 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.35 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.35 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 65,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,291.29/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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