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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 446.56 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 446.56 and 143.50 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 446.56 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/446.56 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 446.56 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 64,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,081.36/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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