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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 459.51 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 459.51 and 143.96 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 459.51 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/459.51 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 459.51 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 66,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,151.06/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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