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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 330.25 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 330.25 and 137.35 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 330.25 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/330.25 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 330.25 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 45,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,359.84/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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