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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 305.79 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 305.79 and 138.68 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 305.79 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/305.79 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 305.79 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 42,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.96/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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