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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 303.93 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 303.93 and 132.99 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 303.93 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/303.93 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 303.93 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 40,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,419.65/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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