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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 459.17 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 459.17 and 143.64 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 459.17 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/459.17 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 459.17 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 65,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,955.18/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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