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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 307.21 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 307.21 and 144.08 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 307.21 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/307.21 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 307.21 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 44,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262.82/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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