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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 304.97 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 304.97 and 133.61 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 304.97 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/304.97 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 304.97 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 40,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.85/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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