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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.50 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.50 and 141.26 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.50 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.50 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.50 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 42,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,872.41/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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