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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.77 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.77 and 138.66 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.77 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.77 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.77 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 42,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397.69/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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