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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 304.98 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 304.98 and 138.01 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 304.98 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/304.98 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 304.98 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 42,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090.29/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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