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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 304.04 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 304.04 and 137.32 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 304.04 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/304.04 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 304.04 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 41,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.77/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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