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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 305.15 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 305.15 and 133.82 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 305.15 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/305.15 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 305.15 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 40,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833.65/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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