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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.82 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.82 and 143.10 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.82 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.82 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.82 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 47,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197.24/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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