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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 457.94 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 457.94 and 143.09 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 457.94 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/457.94 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 457.94 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 65,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,526.63/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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