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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 457.95 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 457.95 and 142.91 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 457.95 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/457.95 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 457.95 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 65,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,445.63/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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