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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 304.98 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 304.98 and 142.45 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 304.98 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/304.98 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 304.98 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 43,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.40/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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