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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 304 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 304 and 132.96 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 304 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/304 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 304 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 40,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,419.84/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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