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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.16 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.16 and 132.66 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.16 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.16 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.16 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 40,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482.53/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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