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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.66 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.66 and 138.04 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.66 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.66 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.66 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 42,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055.27/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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