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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 307.05 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 307.05 and 142.82 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 307.05 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/307.05 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 307.05 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 43,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851.35/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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