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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 306.55 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 306.55 and 144.51 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 306.55 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/306.55 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 306.55 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 44,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299.54/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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