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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 331.19 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 331.19 and 90.83 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 331.19 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/331.19 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 331.19 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 30,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,079.88/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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