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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 305.20 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 305.20 and 133.84 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 305.20 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/305.20 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 305.20 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 40,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,847.97/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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