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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 305.78 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 305.78 and 138.81 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 305.78 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/305.78 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 305.78 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 42,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445.77/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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