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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 303.92 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 303.92 and 132.94 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 303.92 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/303.92 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 303.92 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 40,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,402.46/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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