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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 305.41 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 305.41 and 138.45 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 305.41 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/305.41 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 305.41 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 42,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283.32/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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