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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 304.65 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 304.65 and 143.14 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 304.65 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/304.65 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 304.65 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 43,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607.60/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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