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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 329.92 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 329.92 and 142.97 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 329.92 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/329.92 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 329.92 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 47,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.46/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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