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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.89, 458.61 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.89, 458.61 and 143.48 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.89 : 458.61 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.89/458.61 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.89x = 458.61 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.89x = 65,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,801.36/305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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