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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 299.31 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 299.31 and 143.28 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 299.31 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/299.31 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 299.31 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 42,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885.14/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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