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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 304.05 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 304.05 and 132.95 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 304.05 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/304.05 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 304.05 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 40,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421.93/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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