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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 458.63 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 458.63 and 143.47 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 458.63 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/458.63 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 458.63 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 65,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.65/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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