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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 304.99 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 304.99 and 133.67 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 304.99 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/304.99 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 304.99 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 40,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,768.44/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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