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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.53 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.53 and 144.10 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.53 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.53 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.53 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 44,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315.07/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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