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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 459.94 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 459.94 and 142.45 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 459.94 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/459.94 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 459.94 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 65,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.66/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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