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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.38 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.38 and 137.68 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.38 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.38 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.38 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 41,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907.04/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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