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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 305.94 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 305.94 and 143.16 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 305.94 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/305.94 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 305.94 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 43,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,798.37/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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