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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 305.40 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 305.40 and 138.58 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 305.40 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/305.40 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 305.40 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 42,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322.33/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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