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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 304.02 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 304.02 and 132.98 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 304.02 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/304.02 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 304.02 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 40,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,427.06/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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