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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.70 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.70 and 141.46 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.70 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.70 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.70 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 42,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961.40/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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