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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.50 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.50 and 133.72 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.50 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.50 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.50 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 44,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.97/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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