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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.94 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.94 and 144.99 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.94 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.94 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.94 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 66,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,831.78/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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