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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.34 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.34 and 138.38 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.34 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.34 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.34 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 42,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.95/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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