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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.46 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.46 and 142.03 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.46 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.46 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.46 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 43,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.45/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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