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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.04 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.04 and 133.72 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.04 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.04 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.04 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 40,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.95/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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