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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 304.68 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 304.68 and 143.40 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 304.68 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/304.68 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 304.68 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 43,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,691.11/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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