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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.29 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.29 and 133.25 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.29 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.29 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.29 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 40,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546.64/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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