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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 304.66 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 304.66 and 142.14 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 304.66 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/304.66 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 304.66 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 43,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304.37/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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