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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 303.60 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 303.60 and 141.45 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 303.60 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/303.60 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 303.60 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 42,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,944.22/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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