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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 304.08 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 304.08 and 137.44 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 304.08 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/304.08 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 304.08 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 41,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,792.76/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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