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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.13 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.13 and 133.77 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.13 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.13 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.13 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 40,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,817.24/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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