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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 304.94 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 304.94 and 142.43 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 304.94 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/304.94 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 304.94 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 43,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432.60/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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