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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 306.38 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 306.38 and 143.35 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 306.38 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/306.38 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 306.38 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 43,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,919.57/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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