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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 458.82 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 458.82 and 143.54 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 458.82 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/458.82 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 458.82 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 65,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,856.73/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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