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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 306.18 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 306.18 and 138.94 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 306.18 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/306.18 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 306.18 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 42,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540.65/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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