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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.15, 300.90 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.15, 300.90 and 143.31 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.15 : 300.90 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.15/300.90 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.15x = 300.90 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.15x = 43,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121.98/218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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