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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 306.84 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 306.84 and 143.60 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 306.84 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/306.84 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 306.84 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 44,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062.22/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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