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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 305.25 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 305.25 and 132.76 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 305.25 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/305.25 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 305.25 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 40,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524.99/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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