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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 305.39 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 305.39 and 138.47 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 305.39 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/305.39 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 305.39 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 42,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,286.17/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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