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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 306.12 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 306.12 and 138.92 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 306.12 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/306.12 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 306.12 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 42,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526.19/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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