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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.26 and 142.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.26 and 142.00 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.26 = 142.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.26 = 142.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.26 × 142.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 43,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,205.26/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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