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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 303.65 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 303.65 and 132.73 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 303.65 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/303.65 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 303.65 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 40,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302.80/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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