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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 305.36 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 305.36 and 133.92 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 305.36 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/305.36 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 305.36 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 40,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,893.81/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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