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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 305.04 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 305.04 and 138.11 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 305.04 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/305.04 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 305.04 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 42,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.07/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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