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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 304.14 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 304.14 and 133.12 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 304.14 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/304.14 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 304.14 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 40,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487.12/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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