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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 305.39 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 305.39 and 133.97 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 305.39 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/305.39 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 305.39 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 40,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912.43/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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