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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 304.02 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 304.02 and 137.46 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 304.02 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/304.02 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 304.02 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 41,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791.73/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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