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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 304.86 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 304.86 and 133.54 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 304.86 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/304.86 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 304.86 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 40,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711.00/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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