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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 306.03 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 306.03 and 133.25 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 306.03 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/306.03 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 306.03 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 40,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776.72/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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