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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.99 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.99 and 144.89 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.99 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.99 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.99 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 66,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790.17/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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