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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.61 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.61 and 132.23 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.61 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.61 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.61 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 40,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276.40/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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