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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 303.68 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 303.68 and 132.71 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 303.68 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/303.68 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 303.68 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 40,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300.19/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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