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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 306.04 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 306.04 and 138.89 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 306.04 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/306.04 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 306.04 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 42,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505.90/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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