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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 307.02 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 307.02 and 143.75 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 307.02 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/307.02 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 307.02 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 44,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,132.59/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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