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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 307.20 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 307.20 and 143.94 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 307.20 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/307.20 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 307.20 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 44,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218.37/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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