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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 303.93 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 303.93 and 131.76 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 303.93 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/303.93 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 303.93 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 40,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045.82/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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