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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 304.17 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 304.17 and 137.66 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 304.17 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/304.17 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 304.17 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 41,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872.04/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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