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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.81 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.81 and 132.78 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.81 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.81 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.81 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 40,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,339.89/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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