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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.11 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.11 and 133.02 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.11 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.11 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.11 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 40,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452.71/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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