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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 299.07 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 299.07 and 143.05 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 299.07 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/299.07 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 299.07 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 42,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781.96/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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