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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.25 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.25 and 131.93 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.25 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.25 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.25 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 40,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138.66/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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