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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 304.13 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 304.13 and 131.93 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 304.13 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/304.13 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 304.13 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 40,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123.87/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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