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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 304.22 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 304.22 and 137.58 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 304.22 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/304.22 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 304.22 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 41,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854.59/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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