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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 305.13 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 305.13 and 133.68 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 305.13 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/305.13 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 305.13 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 40,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.78/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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