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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 458.78 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 458.78 and 143.40 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 458.78 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/458.78 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 458.78 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 65,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,789.05/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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