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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 304.04 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 304.04 and 141.68 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 304.04 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/304.04 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 304.04 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 43,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076.44/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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