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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 304.19 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 304.19 and 141.75 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 304.19 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/304.19 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 304.19 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 43,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,116.70/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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