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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.14 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.14 and 134.04 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.14 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.14 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.14 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 44,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386.01/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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