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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 459.11 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 459.11 and 143.64 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 459.11 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/459.11 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 459.11 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 65,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,946.92/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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