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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 303.68 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 303.68 and 183.33 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 303.68 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/303.68 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 303.68 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 55,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671.22/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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