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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 307.14 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 307.14 and 145 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 307.14 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/307.14 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 307.14 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 44,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,535.30/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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