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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 306.91 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 306.91 and 143.84 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 306.91 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/306.91 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 306.91 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 44,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145.93/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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