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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 304.92 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 304.92 and 142.30 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 304.92 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/304.92 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 304.92 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 43,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390.12/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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