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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 306.92 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 306.92 and 143.79 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 306.92 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/306.92 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 306.92 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 44,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,131.24/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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