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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.54 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.54 and 142.32 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.54 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.54 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.54 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 63,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,693.89/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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