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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 304.45 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 304.45 and 141.93 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 304.45 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/304.45 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 304.45 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 43,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,210.23/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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