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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 304.17 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 304.17 and 133.09 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 304.17 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/304.17 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 304.17 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 40,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481.99/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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