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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 304.86 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 304.86 and 133.56 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 304.86 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/304.86 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 304.86 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 40,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.10/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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