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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 305.27 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 305.27 and 142.59 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 305.27 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/305.27 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 305.27 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 43,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528.45/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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