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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 304.16 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 304.16 and 137.57 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 304.16 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/304.16 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 304.16 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 41,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841.77/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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