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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 304.81 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 304.81 and 132.41 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 304.81 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/304.81 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 304.81 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 40,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358.04/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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