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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.63 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.63 and 141.25 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.63 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.63 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.63 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 64,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779.19/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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