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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 305.19 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 305.19 and 132.73 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 305.19 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/305.19 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 305.19 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 40,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,506.34/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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