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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.85 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.85 and 143.11 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.85 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.85 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.85 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 63,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,802.65/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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