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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 446.88 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 446.88 and 143.80 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 446.88 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/446.88 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 446.88 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 64,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,261.34/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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