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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 306.30 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 306.30 and 144.16 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 306.30 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/306.30 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 306.30 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 44,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156.21/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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