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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 459.45 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 459.45 and 141.95 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 459.45 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/459.45 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 459.45 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 65,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,215.92/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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