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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 305.50 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 305.50 and 142.82 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 305.50 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/305.50 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 305.50 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 43,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631.51/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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