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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 457.51 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 457.51 and 142.75 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 457.51 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/457.51 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 457.51 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 65,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,307.33/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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