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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 446.69 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 446.69 and 143.76 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 446.69 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/446.69 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 446.69 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 64,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216.15/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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