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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 304.26 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 304.26 and 133.09 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 304.26 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/304.26 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 304.26 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 40,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493.96/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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