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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 306.09 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 306.09 and 138.93 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 306.09 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/306.09 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 306.09 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 42,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525.71/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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