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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.74 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.74 and 137.92 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.74 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.74 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.74 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 42,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028.98/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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