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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 303.93 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 303.93 and 137.37 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 303.93 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/303.93 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 303.93 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 41,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.86/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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