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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 331.02 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 331.02 and 133.99 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 331.02 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/331.02 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 331.02 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 44,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.54/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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