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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 305.74 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 305.74 and 143.96 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 305.74 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/305.74 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 305.74 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 44,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014.33/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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