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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 305.68 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 305.68 and 138.53 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 305.68 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/305.68 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 305.68 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 42,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,345.85/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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