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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 303.69 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 303.69 and 131.48 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 303.69 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/303.69 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 303.69 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 39,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929.16/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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