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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 304.02 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 304.02 and 142.68 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 304.02 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/304.02 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 304.02 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 43,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.57/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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