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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 305.22 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 305.22 and 133.86 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 305.22 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/305.22 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 305.22 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 40,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856.75/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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