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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.66 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.66 and 143.34 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.66 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.66 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.66 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 43,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669.96/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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