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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 304.49 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 304.49 and 143.13 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 304.49 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/304.49 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 304.49 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 43,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582.01/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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