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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 306.78 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 306.78 and 143.66 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 306.78 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/306.78 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 306.78 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 44,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,072.01/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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