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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 303.99 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 303.99 and 142.76 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 303.99 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/303.99 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 303.99 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 43,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396.09/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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