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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 458.75 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 458.75 and 143.43 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 458.75 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/458.75 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 458.75 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 65,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,798.51/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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