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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 306.11 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 306.11 and 138.95 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 306.11 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/306.11 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 306.11 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 42,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,533.98/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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