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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 305.49 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 305.49 and 138.45 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 305.49 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/305.49 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 305.49 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 42,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,295.09/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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