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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 299.14 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 299.14 and 143.10 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 299.14 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/299.14 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 299.14 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 42,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806.93/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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