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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.68 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.68 and 141.45 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.68 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.68 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.68 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 42,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,953.31/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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