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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 307.45 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 307.45 and 197.06 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 307.45 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/307.45 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 307.45 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 60,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586.10/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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