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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 299.12 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 299.12 and 143.17 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 299.12 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/299.12 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 299.12 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 42,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,824.62/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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