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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.19 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.19 and 133.06 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.19 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.19 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.19 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 40,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,476.61/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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