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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 304.01 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 304.01 and 132.95 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 304.01 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/304.01 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 304.01 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 40,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415.94/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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