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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 303.84 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 303.84 and 132.87 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 303.84 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/303.84 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 303.84 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 40,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371.22/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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