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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 305.28 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 305.28 and 133.88 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 305.28 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/305.28 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 305.28 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 40,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,869.36/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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