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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.27 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.27 and 143.32 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.27 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.27 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.27 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 43,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894.62/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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