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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 305.98 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 305.98 and 137.84 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 305.98 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/305.98 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 305.98 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 42,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,174.41/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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