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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 304.30 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 304.30 and 141.90 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 304.30 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/304.30 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 304.30 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 43,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179.21/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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