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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 458.93 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 458.93 and 143.78 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 458.93 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/458.93 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 458.93 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 65,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,983.02/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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