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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 307.55 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 307.55 and 144.28 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 307.55 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/307.55 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 307.55 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 44,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373.25/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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