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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.91 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.91 and 143.24 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.91 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.91 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.91 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 66,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,165.71/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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