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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 305.13 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 305.13 and 141.41 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 305.13 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/305.13 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 305.13 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 43,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,147.73/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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