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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 305.57 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 305.57 and 138.71 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 305.57 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/305.57 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 305.57 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 42,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386.73/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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