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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 304.45 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 304.45 and 133.35 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 304.45 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/304.45 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 304.45 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 40,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598.41/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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