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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.18 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.18 and 133.68 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.18 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.18 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.18 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 40,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,796.46/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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