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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.76 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.76 and 144.93 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.76 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.76 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.76 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 66,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777.95/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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