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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.87 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.87 and 138.77 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.87 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.87 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.87 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 42,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446.22/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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