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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 304.55 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 304.55 and 137.80 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 304.55 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/304.55 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 304.55 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 41,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,966.99/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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