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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 306.38 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 306.38 and 143.57 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 306.38 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/306.38 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 306.38 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 43,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988.10/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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