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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.68 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.68 and 143.10 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.68 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.68 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.68 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 63,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,776.81/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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