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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.78 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.78 and 141.16 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.78 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.78 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.78 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 43,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,022.74/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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