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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 321.66 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 321.66 and 143.00 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 321.66 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/321.66 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 321.66 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 45,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,995.77/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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