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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 305.29 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 305.29 and 142.47 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 305.29 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/305.29 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 305.29 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 43,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,494.67/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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