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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 304.62 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 304.62 and 133.47 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 304.62 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/304.62 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 304.62 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 40,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657.63/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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