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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 303.92 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 303.92 and 136.18 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 303.92 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/303.92 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 303.92 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 41,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,388.04/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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