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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.97, 304.83 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.97, 304.83 and 132.39 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.97 : 304.83 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.97/304.83 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.97x = 304.83 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.97x = 40,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,356.44/220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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