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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 306.04 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 306.04 and 144.08 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 306.04 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/306.04 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 306.04 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 44,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094.24/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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