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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.99, 304.84 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.99, 304.84 and 137.99 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.99 : 304.84 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.99/304.84 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.99x = 304.84 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.99x = 42,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065.29/220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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