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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 444.78 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 444.78 and 143.01 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 444.78 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/444.78 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 444.78 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 63,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,607.99/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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