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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 305.06 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 305.06 and 133.74 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 305.06 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/305.06 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 305.06 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 40,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798.72/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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