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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 303.62 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 303.62 and 141.35 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 303.62 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/303.62 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 303.62 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 42,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,914.46/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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