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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.12 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.12 and 143.10 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.12 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.12 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.12 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 43,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,805.77/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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