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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 306.21 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 306.21 and 144.26 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 306.21 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/306.21 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 306.21 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 44,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173.85/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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