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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 458.26 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 458.26 and 143.25 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 458.26 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/458.26 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 458.26 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 65,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,643.45/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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