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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 299.34 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 299.34 and 143.32 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 299.34 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/299.34 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 299.34 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 42,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901.41/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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