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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 446.63 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 446.63 and 143.60 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 446.63 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/446.63 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 446.63 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 64,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,133.12/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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