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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.61, 458.62 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.61, 458.62 and 140.98 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.61 : 458.62 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.61/458.62 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.61x = 458.62 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.61x = 64,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654.75/305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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