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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.76 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.76 and 142.88 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.76 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.76 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.76 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 65,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,404.75/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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