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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.36 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.36 and 142.96 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.36 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.36 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.36 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 43,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,511.31/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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