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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.09 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.09 and 181.50 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.09 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.09 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.09 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 59,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,911.34/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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