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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 305.99 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 305.99 and 141.93 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 305.99 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/305.99 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 305.99 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 43,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429.16/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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