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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 305.37 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 305.37 and 133.94 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 305.37 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/305.37 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 305.37 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 40,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,901.26/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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