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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 303.90 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 303.90 and 132.90 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 303.90 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/303.90 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 303.90 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 40,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,388.31/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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