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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.86, 458.56 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.86, 458.56 and 143.45 is: 215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 458.56 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/458.56 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 458.56 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 65,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,780.79/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.07

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