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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.03 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.03 and 138.83 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.03 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.03 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.03 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 42,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,484.61/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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