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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 305.75 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 305.75 and 138.62 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 305.75 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/305.75 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 305.75 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 42,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383.07/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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