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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 304.91 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 304.91 and 133.59 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 304.91 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/304.91 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 304.91 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 40,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732.93/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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