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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.20 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.20 and 133.11 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.20 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.20 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.20 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 40,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492.06/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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