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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.89 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.89 and 137.23 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.89 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.89 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.89 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 41,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.82/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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