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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.61 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.61 and 133.40 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.61 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.61 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.61 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 40,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.78/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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