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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.90 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.90 and 143.14 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.90 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.90 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.90 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 66,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,545.79/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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