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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 305.02 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 305.02 and 143.34 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 305.02 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/305.02 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 305.02 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 43,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,721.57/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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