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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.01, 446.75 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.01, 446.75 and 143.72 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.01 : 446.75 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.01/446.75 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.01x = 446.75 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.01x = 64,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,207.31/298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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