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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 304.19 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 304.19 and 142.80 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 304.19 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/304.19 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 304.19 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 43,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,438.33/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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