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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 304.38 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 304.38 and 131.99 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 304.38 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/304.38 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 304.38 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 40,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173.59/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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