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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 304.90 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 304.90 and 137.94 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 304.90 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/304.90 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 304.90 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 42,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,056.42/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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