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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 304.05 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 304.05 and 131.90 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 304.05 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/304.05 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 304.05 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 40,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103.17/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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