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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 303.81 and 137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 303.81 and 137.29 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 303.81 = 137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/303.81 = 137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 303.81 × 137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 41,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,710.07/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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