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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.02 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.02 and 143.40 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.02 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.02 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.02 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 43,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739.87/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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