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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 303.65 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 303.65 and 137.19 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 303.65 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/303.65 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 303.65 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 41,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657.06/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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