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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 306.07 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 306.07 and 138.89 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 306.07 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/306.07 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 306.07 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 42,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510.48/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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