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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 306.36 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 306.36 and 144.40 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 306.36 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/306.36 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 306.36 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 44,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,238.38/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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