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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.80 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.80 and 132.81 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.80 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.80 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.80 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 40,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,347.01/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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