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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 303.97 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 303.97 and 141.64 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 303.97 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/303.97 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 303.97 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 43,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054.31/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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