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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 306.18 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 306.18 and 142.08 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 306.18 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/306.18 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 306.18 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 43,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502.05/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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