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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.71 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.71 and 132.86 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.71 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.71 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.71 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 40,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,348.73/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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