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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.77, 458.50 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.77, 458.50 and 143.57 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.77 : 458.50 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.77/458.50 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.77x = 458.50 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.77x = 65,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,826.85/305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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