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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 305.40 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 305.40 and 133.99 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 305.40 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/305.40 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 305.40 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 40,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,920.55/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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