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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.57 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.57 and 142.76 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.57 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.57 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.57 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 43,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,623.17/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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