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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.41 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.41 and 143.51 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.41 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.41 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.41 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 43,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970.65/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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