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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 449.04 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 449.04 and 143.32 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 449.04 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/449.04 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 449.04 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 64,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,356.41/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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