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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 304.11 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 304.11 and 141.75 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 304.11 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/304.11 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 304.11 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 43,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107.59/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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