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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.36 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.36 and 137.00 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.36 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.36 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.36 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 41,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.46/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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