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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 304.69 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 304.69 and 133.38 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 304.69 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/304.69 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 304.69 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 40,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638.03/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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