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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 458.77 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 458.77 and 143.58 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 458.77 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/458.77 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 458.77 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 65,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,870.20/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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