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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 305.96 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 305.96 and 144.24 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 305.96 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/305.96 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 305.96 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 44,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,131.67/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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