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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 304.83 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 304.83 and 133.57 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 304.83 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/304.83 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 304.83 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 40,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,716.14/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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