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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 305.96 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 305.96 and 133.22 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 305.96 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/305.96 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 305.96 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 40,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.99/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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