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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.01 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.01 and 142.39 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.01 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.01 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.01 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 43,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428.14/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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