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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 306.15 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 306.15 and 197.45 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 306.15 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/306.15 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 306.15 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 60,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,449.32/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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