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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.86 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.86 and 137.19 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.86 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.86 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.86 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 41,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,686.63/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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