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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 304.88 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 304.88 and 138.08 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 304.88 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/304.88 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 304.88 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 42,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097.83/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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