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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 305.24 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 305.24 and 138.30 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 305.24 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/305.24 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 305.24 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 42,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214.00/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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