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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 304.68 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 304.68 and 142.16 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 304.68 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/304.68 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 304.68 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 43,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313.31/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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