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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 305.60 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 305.60 and 138.56 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 305.60 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/305.60 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 305.60 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 42,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341.72/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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