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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 305.54 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 305.54 and 142.66 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 305.54 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/305.54 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 305.54 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 43,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589.46/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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