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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.84 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.84 and 143.26 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.84 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.84 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.84 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 43,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671.38/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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