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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 299.11 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 299.11 and 143.16 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 299.11 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/299.11 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 299.11 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 42,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818.38/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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