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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 304.17 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 304.17 and 133 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 304.17 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/304.17 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 304.17 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 40,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,454.61/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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