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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 304.08 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 304.08 and 142.82 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 304.08 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/304.08 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 304.08 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 43,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428.71/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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