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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 305.90 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 305.90 and 138.93 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 305.90 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/305.90 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 305.90 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 42,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498.69/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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