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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 305.44 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 305.44 and 138.56 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 305.44 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/305.44 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 305.44 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 42,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,321.77/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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