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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 305.50 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 305.50 and 138.48 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 305.50 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/305.50 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 305.50 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 42,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305.64/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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