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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.06 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.06 and 142.45 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.06 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.06 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.06 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 43,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453.56/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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