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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 304.64 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 304.64 and 133.44 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 304.64 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/304.64 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 304.64 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 40,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,651.16/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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