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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 461.06 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 461.06 and 144.97 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 461.06 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/461.06 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 461.06 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 66,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,838.53/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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