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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.85 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.85 and 143.76 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.85 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.85 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.85 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 65,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,964.28/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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