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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 446.33 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 446.33 and 143.57 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 446.33 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/446.33 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 446.33 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 64,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,076.65/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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