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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.20 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.20 and 133.84 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.20 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.20 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.20 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 44,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327.81/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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