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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 304.36 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 304.36 and 133.24 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 304.36 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/304.36 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 304.36 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 40,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,552.93/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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