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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 305.11 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 305.11 and 138.22 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 305.11 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/305.11 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 305.11 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 42,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,172.65/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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