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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 457.83 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 457.83 and 143.16 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 457.83 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/457.83 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 457.83 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 65,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,542.94/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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