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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 306.90 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 306.90 and 143.79 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 306.90 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/306.90 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 306.90 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 44,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129.15/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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