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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 303.71 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 303.71 and 152.85 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 303.71 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/303.71 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 303.71 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 46,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421.31/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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