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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 307.05 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 307.05 and 144.90 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 307.05 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/307.05 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 307.05 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 44,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491.55/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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