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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 306.04 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 306.04 and 144.34 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 306.04 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/306.04 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 306.04 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 44,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173.81/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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