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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 457.67 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 457.67 and 142.85 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 457.67 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/457.67 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 457.67 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 65,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,375.16/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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