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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.54 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.54 and 132.14 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.54 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.54 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.54 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 40,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242.35/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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