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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 304.38 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 304.38 and 141.95 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 304.38 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/304.38 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 304.38 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 43,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.90/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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