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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 305.92 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 305.92 and 137.72 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 305.92 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/305.92 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 305.92 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 42,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,131.30/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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