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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 303.95 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 303.95 and 141.48 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 303.95 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/303.95 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 303.95 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 43,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.62/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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