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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 446.88 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 446.88 and 143.84 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 446.88 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/446.88 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 446.88 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 64,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,280.34/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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