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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.88 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.88 and 137.31 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.88 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.88 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.88 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 41,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725.76/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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