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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 306.64 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 306.64 and 143.61 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 306.64 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/306.64 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 306.64 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 44,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037.34/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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