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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.49 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.49 and 141.57 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.49 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.49 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.49 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 43,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.22/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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