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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 305.38 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 305.38 and 133.96 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 305.38 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/305.38 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 305.38 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 40,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,908.70/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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