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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 305.17 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 305.17 and 132.59 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 305.17 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/305.17 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 305.17 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 40,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,460.63/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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