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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.58 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.58 and 141.37 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.58 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.58 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.58 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 42,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918.23/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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