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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 306.88 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 306.88 and 143.82 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 306.88 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/306.88 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 306.88 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 44,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,135.48/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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