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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 446.54 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 446.54 and 143.60 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 446.54 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/446.54 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 446.54 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 64,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123.14/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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