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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 307.02 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 307.02 and 144.96 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 307.02 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/307.02 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 307.02 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 44,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505.62/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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