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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.01 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.01 and 131.80 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.01 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.01 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.01 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 40,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,068.52/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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