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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 305.94 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 305.94 and 133.22 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 305.94 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/305.94 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 305.94 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 40,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755.80/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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