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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 459.38 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 459.38 and 143.96 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 459.38 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/459.38 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 459.38 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 66,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,132.34/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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