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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 305.11 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 305.11 and 132.56 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 305.11 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/305.11 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 305.11 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 40,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,445.17/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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