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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 303.91 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 303.91 and 131.73 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 303.91 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/303.91 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 303.91 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 40,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,035.05/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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