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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 304.71 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 304.71 and 142.15 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 304.71 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/304.71 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 304.71 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 43,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314.53/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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