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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 459.93 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 459.93 and 142.16 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 459.93 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/459.93 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 459.93 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 65,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,381.08/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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