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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 303.66 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 303.66 and 142.53 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 303.66 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/303.66 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 303.66 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 43,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280.66/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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