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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 304.77 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 304.77 and 143.33 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 304.77 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/304.77 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 304.77 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 43,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,682.68/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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