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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 304.68 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 304.68 and 133.45 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 304.68 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/304.68 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 304.68 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 40,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660.25/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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