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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 305.42 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 305.42 and 143.78 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 305.42 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/305.42 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 305.42 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 43,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,913.29/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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