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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 305.33 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 305.33 and 143.63 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 305.33 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/305.33 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 305.33 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 43,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.30/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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