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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 299.29 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 299.29 and 143.24 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 299.29 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/299.29 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 299.29 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 42,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.71/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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