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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 329.71 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 329.71 and 142.89 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 329.71 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/329.71 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 329.71 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 47,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,111.90/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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