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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 303.95 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 303.95 and 132.93 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 303.95 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/303.95 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 303.95 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 40,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,403.41/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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