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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.70 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.70 and 132.69 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.70 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.70 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.70 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 40,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297.95/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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