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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 303.96 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 303.96 and 132.88 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 303.96 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/303.96 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 303.96 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 40,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.20/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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