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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 305.49 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 305.49 and 133.97 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 305.49 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/305.49 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 305.49 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 40,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924.97/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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