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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 306.32 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 306.32 and 133.44 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 306.32 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/306.32 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 306.32 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 40,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.34/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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