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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.80 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.80 and 137.30 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.80 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.80 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.80 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 41,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711.74/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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