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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 304 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 304 and 142.72 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 304 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/304 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 304 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 43,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386.88/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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