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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 305.68 and 142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 305.68 and 142.90 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 305.68 = 142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/305.68 = 142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 305.68 × 142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 43,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681.67/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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