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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 303.90 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 303.90 and 137.34 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 303.90 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/303.90 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 303.90 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 41,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.63/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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