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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 305.37 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 305.37 and 132.79 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 305.37 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/305.37 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 305.37 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 40,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549.89/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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