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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 307.26 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 307.26 and 143.91 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 307.26 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/307.26 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 307.26 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 44,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.79/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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