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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 303.70 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 303.70 and 132.71 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 303.70 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/303.70 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 303.70 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 40,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304.03/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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