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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.79 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.79 and 143.03 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.79 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.79 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.79 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 63,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,761.34/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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