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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 329.85 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 329.85 and 133.69 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 329.85 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/329.85 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 329.85 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 44,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097.65/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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