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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.07 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.07 and 134.03 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.07 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.07 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.07 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 44,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371.81/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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