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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.31 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.31 and 133.91 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.31 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.31 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.31 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 40,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.06/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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