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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 307.88 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 307.88 and 144.46 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 307.88 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/307.88 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 307.88 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 44,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476.34/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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