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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 304.88 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 304.88 and 142.31 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 304.88 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/304.88 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 304.88 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 43,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.52/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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