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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 305.93 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 305.93 and 138.80 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 305.93 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/305.93 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 305.93 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 42,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463.08/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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