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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.35 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.35 and 141.91 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.35 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.35 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.35 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 43,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190.31/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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