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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.82 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.82 and 134.33 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.82 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.82 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.82 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 41,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,080.80/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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