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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 299.21 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 299.21 and 143.28 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 299.21 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/299.21 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 299.21 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 42,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,870.09/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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