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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 303.77 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 303.77 and 132.81 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 303.77 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/303.77 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 303.77 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 40,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345.16/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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