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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 305 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 305 and 138.08 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 305 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/305 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 305 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 42,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,114.40/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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