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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 305.37 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 305.37 and 138.50 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 305.37 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/305.37 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 305.37 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 42,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292.22/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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