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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.61 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.61 and 133.35 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.61 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.61 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.61 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 40,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617.55/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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