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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 303.86 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 303.86 and 141.60 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 303.86 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/303.86 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 303.86 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 43,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026.58/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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