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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 307.19 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 307.19 and 143.85 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 307.19 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/307.19 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 307.19 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 44,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.56/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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