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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 306.18 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 306.18 and 138.97 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 306.18 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/306.18 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 306.18 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 42,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548.50/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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