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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 303.85 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 303.85 and 137.44 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 303.85 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/303.85 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 303.85 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 41,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761.14/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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