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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 307.08 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 307.08 and 152.93 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 307.08 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/307.08 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 307.08 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 46,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961.74/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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