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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 329.99 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 329.99 and 181.96 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 329.99 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/329.99 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 329.99 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 60,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043.25/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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