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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 304.88 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 304.88 and 136.90 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 304.88 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/304.88 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 304.88 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 41,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738.07/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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