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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 306.04 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 306.04 and 138.94 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 306.04 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/306.04 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 306.04 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 42,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522.35/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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