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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.43, 459.69 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.43, 459.69 and 141.82 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.43 : 459.69 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.43/459.69 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.43x = 459.69 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.43x = 65,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193.24/306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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