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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 299.24 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 299.24 and 143.29 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 299.24 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/299.24 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 299.24 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 42,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876.64/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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