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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.09 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.09 and 143.20 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.09 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.09 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.09 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 43,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.09/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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