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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 458.93 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 458.93 and 143.72 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 458.93 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/458.93 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 458.93 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 65,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954.41/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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