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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 457.34 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 457.34 and 142.57 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 457.34 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/457.34 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 457.34 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 65,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202.25/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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