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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 304.29 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 304.29 and 137.67 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 304.29 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/304.29 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 304.29 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 41,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.60/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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