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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.97 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.97 and 142.28 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.97 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.97 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.97 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 43,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,388.90/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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