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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 305 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 305 and 133.66 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 305 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/305 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 305 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 40,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766.30/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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