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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.60 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.60 and 143.93 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.60 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.60 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.60 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 66,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,579.71/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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