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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.77 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.77 and 131.62 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.77 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.77 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.77 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 39,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982.21/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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