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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 459.45 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 459.45 and 143.90 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 459.45 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/459.45 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 459.45 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 66,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,111.84/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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