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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 304.37 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 304.37 and 136.55 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 304.37 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/304.37 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 304.37 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 41,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562.31/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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