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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 445.77 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 445.77 and 143.19 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 445.77 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/445.77 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 445.77 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 63,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,829.81/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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