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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 306.45 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 306.45 and 143.31 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 306.45 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/306.45 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 306.45 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 43,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917.35/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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