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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 305.64 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 305.64 and 142.86 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 305.64 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/305.64 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 305.64 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 43,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,663.73/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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