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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 303.60 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 303.60 and 132.76 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 303.60 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/303.60 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 303.60 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 40,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305.94/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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