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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 303.99 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 303.99 and 132.94 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 303.99 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/303.99 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 303.99 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 40,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411.67/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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