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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 329.24 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 329.24 and 137.48 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 329.24 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/329.24 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 329.24 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 45,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,263.92/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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