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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 305.40 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 305.40 and 143.68 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 305.40 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/305.40 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 305.40 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 43,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,879.87/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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