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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 305.17 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 305.17 and 133.84 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 305.17 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/305.17 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 305.17 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 40,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843.28/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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