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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 446.78 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 446.78 and 143.78 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 446.78 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/446.78 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 446.78 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 64,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,236.62/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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