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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 303.78 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 303.78 and 142.51 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 303.78 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/303.78 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 303.78 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 43,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291.69/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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