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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.70 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.70 and 143.03 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.70 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.70 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.70 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 63,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748.47/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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