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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.16 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.16 and 131.88 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.16 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.16 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.16 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 40,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112.62/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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