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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 304.25 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 304.25 and 137.45 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 304.25 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/304.25 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 304.25 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 41,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819.24/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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