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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 305.42 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 305.42 and 138.39 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 305.42 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/305.42 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 305.42 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 42,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266.38/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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