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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 305.38 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 305.38 and 143.72 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 305.38 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/305.38 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 305.38 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 43,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889.21/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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