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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.02 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.02 and 133.29 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.02 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.02 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.02 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 40,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790.50/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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