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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.63 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.63 and 143.69 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.63 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.63 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.63 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 64,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,176.97/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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