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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 304.73 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 304.73 and 133.44 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 304.73 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/304.73 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 304.73 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 40,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663.17/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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