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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 305.13 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 305.13 and 138.29 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 305.13 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/305.13 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 305.13 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 42,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.14/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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