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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 299.04 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 299.04 and 143.19 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 299.04 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/299.04 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 299.04 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 42,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819.54/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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