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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.39 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.39 and 144.54 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.39 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.39 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.39 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 44,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285.61/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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