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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 304.13 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 304.13 and 133.04 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 304.13 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/304.13 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 304.13 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 40,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459.27/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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