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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 299.47 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 299.47 and 143.46 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 299.47 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/299.47 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 299.47 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 42,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959.75/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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