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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 304.89 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 304.89 and 133.57 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 304.89 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/304.89 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 304.89 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 40,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721.97/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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