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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.57 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.57 and 132.68 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.57 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.57 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.57 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 40,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277.67/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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