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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 305.46 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 305.46 and 143.82 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 305.46 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/305.46 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 305.46 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 43,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,931.26/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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