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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 305 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 305 and 138.16 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 305 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/305 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 305 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 42,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.80/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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