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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.10 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.10 and 143.10 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.10 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.10 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.10 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 65,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,554.11/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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