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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 305.82 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 305.82 and 144.04 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 305.82 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/305.82 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 305.82 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 44,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.31/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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