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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.90 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.90 and 143.68 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.90 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.90 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.90 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 65,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934.75/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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