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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 305.49 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 305.49 and 142.83 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 305.49 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/305.49 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 305.49 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 43,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.14/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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