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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.17 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.17 and 138.21 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.17 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.17 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.17 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 42,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.06/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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