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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 446.19 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 446.19 and 143.50 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 446.19 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/446.19 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 446.19 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 64,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028.27/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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