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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 304.18 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 304.18 and 133.16 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 304.18 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/304.18 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 304.18 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 40,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502.76/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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