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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 304.92 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 304.92 and 138.18 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 304.92 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/304.92 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 304.92 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 42,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133.85/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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