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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.74 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.74 and 133.38 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.74 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.74 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.74 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 40,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,646.22/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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