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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 304.95 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 304.95 and 133.68 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 304.95 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/304.95 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 304.95 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 40,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,765.72/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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