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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.99, 305.10 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.99, 305.10 and 138.22 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.99 : 305.10 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.99/305.10 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.99x = 305.10 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.99x = 42,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170.92/220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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