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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 304.14 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 304.14 and 137.40 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 304.14 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/304.14 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 304.14 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 41,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788.84/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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