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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 305.20 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 305.20 and 133.86 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 305.20 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/305.20 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 305.20 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 40,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,854.07/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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