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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 303.98 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 303.98 and 137.51 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 303.98 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/303.98 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 303.98 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 41,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798.08/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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