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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 446.92 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 446.92 and 143.94 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 446.92 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/446.92 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 446.92 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 64,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.30/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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