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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.92 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.92 and 138.02 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.92 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.92 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.92 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 42,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083.53/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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