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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.29 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.29 and 131.97 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.29 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.29 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.29 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 40,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157.25/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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