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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 305.32 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 305.32 and 133.94 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 305.32 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/305.32 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 305.32 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 40,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,894.23/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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