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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.88 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.88 and 141.56 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.88 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.88 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.88 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 43,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,017.25/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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