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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.70 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.70 and 137.25 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.70 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.70 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.70 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 41,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681.31/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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