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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.44 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.44 and 142.54 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.44 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.44 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.44 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 65,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,203.50/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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