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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 305.10 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 305.10 and 138.18 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 305.10 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/305.10 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 305.10 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 42,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158.72/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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