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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.34 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.34 and 144.91 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.34 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.34 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.34 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 44,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536.64/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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