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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 303.79 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 303.79 and 141.62 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 303.79 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/303.79 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 303.79 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 43,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,023.50/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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