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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.64 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.64 and 141.48 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.64 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.64 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.64 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 42,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958.63/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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