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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.08 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.08 and 142.46 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.08 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.08 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.08 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 43,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461.70/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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