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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.52 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.52 and 132.64 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.52 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.52 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.52 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 40,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258.89/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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