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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 304.26 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 304.26 and 133.10 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 304.26 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/304.26 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 304.26 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 40,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,497.01/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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