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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 457.74 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 457.74 and 143.02 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 457.74 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/457.74 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 457.74 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 65,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,465.97/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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