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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 305.09 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 305.09 and 132.61 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 305.09 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/305.09 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 305.09 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 40,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457.98/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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