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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.29 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.29 and 133.18 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.29 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.29 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.29 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 40,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525.34/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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