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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 305.85 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 305.85 and 144.14 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 305.85 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/305.85 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 305.85 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 44,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,085.22/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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