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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 304.49 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 304.49 and 137.62 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 304.49 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/304.49 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 304.49 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 41,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903.91/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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