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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 303.96 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 303.96 and 141.51 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 303.96 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/303.96 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 303.96 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 43,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.38/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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