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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 299.15 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 299.15 and 143.06 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 299.15 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/299.15 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 299.15 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 42,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,796.40/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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