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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 303.95 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 303.95 and 132.91 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 303.95 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/303.95 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 303.95 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 40,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397.57/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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