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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.25 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.25 and 137.55 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.25 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.25 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.25 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 41,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848.90/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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