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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 303.88 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 303.88 and 142.56 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 303.88 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/303.88 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 303.88 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 43,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,321.89/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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