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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 303.90 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 303.90 and 137.43 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 303.90 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/303.90 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 303.90 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 41,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764.98/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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