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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 305.96 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 305.96 and 143.91 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 305.96 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/305.96 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 305.96 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 44,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029.98/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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