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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.04 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.04 and 140.51 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.04 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.04 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.04 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 42,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720.66/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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