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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.21, 457.26 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.21, 457.26 and 142.67 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.21 : 457.26 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.21/457.26 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.21x = 457.26 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.21x = 65,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,235.00/305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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