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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 307.08 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 307.08 and 144.76 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 307.08 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/307.08 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 307.08 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 44,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452.90/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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