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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 458.91 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 458.91 and 143.64 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 458.91 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/458.91 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 458.91 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 65,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,917.83/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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