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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 458.92 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 458.92 and 141.40 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 458.92 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/458.92 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 458.92 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 64,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,888.66/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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