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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306.91 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306.91 and 143.78 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306.91 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306.91 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306.91 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 44,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,127.52/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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