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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.42 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.42 and 132.80 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.42 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.42 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.42 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 40,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,558.44/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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