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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.58 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.58 and 141.10 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.58 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.58 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.58 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 64,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.64/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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