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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.12 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.12 and 141.84 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.12 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.12 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.12 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 43,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136.38/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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