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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.73 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.73 and 133.53 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.73 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.73 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.73 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 40,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.79/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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