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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.00 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.00 and 131.32 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.00 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.00 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.00 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 40,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.35/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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