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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.84 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.84 and 142.56 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.84 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.84 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.84 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 43,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313.91/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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