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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 304.36 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 304.36 and 133.29 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 304.36 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/304.36 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 304.36 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 40,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,567.81/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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