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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 305.08 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 305.08 and 133.69 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 305.08 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/305.08 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 305.08 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 40,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785.05/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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