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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 303.84 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 303.84 and 141.51 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 303.84 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/303.84 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 303.84 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 42,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,996.40/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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