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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.53 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.53 and 143.06 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.53 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.53 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.53 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 43,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564.54/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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