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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 299.07 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 299.07 and 143.07 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 299.07 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/299.07 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 299.07 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 42,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787.94/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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