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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 299.37 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 299.37 and 143.24 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 299.37 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/299.37 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 299.37 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 42,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,880.26/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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