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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.99, 304.94 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.99, 304.94 and 136.93 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.99 : 304.94 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.99/304.94 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.99x = 304.94 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.99x = 41,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,756.08/220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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