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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.00, 304.85 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.00, 304.85 and 142.28 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.00 : 304.85 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.00/304.85 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.00x = 304.85 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.00x = 43,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371.82/221.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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