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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.50 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.50 and 133.79 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.50 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.50 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.50 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 44,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,216.85/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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