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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 307.59 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 307.59 and 144.28 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 307.59 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/307.59 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 307.59 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 44,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378.32/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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