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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 305.91 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 305.91 and 138.69 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 305.91 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/305.91 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 305.91 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 42,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427.81/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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