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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.46 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.46 and 138.57 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.46 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.46 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.46 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 42,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327.59/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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