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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 305.04 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 305.04 and 133.68 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 305.04 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/305.04 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 305.04 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 40,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,777.75/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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