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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 458.62 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 458.62 and 141.57 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 458.62 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/458.62 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 458.62 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 64,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,926.48/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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