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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.77 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.77 and 138.74 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.77 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.77 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.77 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 42,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.53/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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