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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.50 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.50 and 143.06 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.50 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.50 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.50 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 63,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,731.00/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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