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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 445.99 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 445.99 and 143.13 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 445.99 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/445.99 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 445.99 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 63,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,834.55/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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