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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 304.90 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 304.90 and 133.64 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 304.90 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/304.90 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 304.90 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 40,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746.84/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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