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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 306.73 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 306.73 and 143.64 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 306.73 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/306.73 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 306.73 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 44,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058.70/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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