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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 337.98 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 337.98 and 143.77 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 337.98 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/337.98 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 337.98 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 48,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,591.38/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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