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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 305.63 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 305.63 and 132.93 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 305.63 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/305.63 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 305.63 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 40,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627.40/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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