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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 304.83 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 304.83 and 136.92 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 304.83 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/304.83 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 304.83 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 41,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.32/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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