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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.19 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.19 and 141.76 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.19 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.19 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.19 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 43,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121.97/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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