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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 304.73 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 304.73 and 137.95 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 304.73 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/304.73 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 304.73 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 42,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.50/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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