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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 446.21 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 446.21 and 143.55 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 446.21 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/446.21 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 446.21 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 64,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052.73/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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