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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 304.40 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 304.40 and 132.11 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 304.40 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/304.40 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 304.40 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 40,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214.28/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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