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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 330.29 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 330.29 and 137.96 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 330.29 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/330.29 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 330.29 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 45,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566.81/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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