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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 306.09 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 306.09 and 133.31 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 306.09 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/306.09 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 306.09 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 40,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,804.86/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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