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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 307.37 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 307.37 and 142.93 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 307.37 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/307.37 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 307.37 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 43,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,932.39/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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