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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.57 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.57 and 143.01 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.57 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.57 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.57 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 63,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,718.02/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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