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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 304.26 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 304.26 and 141.80 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 304.26 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/304.26 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 304.26 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 43,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144.07/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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