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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 305.03 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 305.03 and 132.57 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 305.03 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/305.03 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 305.03 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 40,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,438.16/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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