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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 305.07 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 305.07 and 132.49 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 305.07 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/305.07 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 305.07 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 40,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417.20/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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