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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 306.73 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 306.73 and 143.65 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 306.73 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/306.73 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 306.73 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 44,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062.17/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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