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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 305.31 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 305.31 and 132.78 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 305.31 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/305.31 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 305.31 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 40,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539.06/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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