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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 459.15 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 459.15 and 143.97 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 459.15 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/459.15 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 459.15 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 66,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,103.83/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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