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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.20 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.20 and 142.48 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.20 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.20 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.20 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 43,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484.90/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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