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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 457.27 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 457.27 and 142.49 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 457.27 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/457.27 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 457.27 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 65,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,156.40/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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