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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 304.86 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 304.86 and 132.37 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 304.86 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/304.86 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 304.86 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 40,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,354.32/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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