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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.18 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.18 and 138.24 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.18 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.18 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.18 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 42,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188.08/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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