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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 306.19 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 306.19 and 133.39 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 306.19 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/306.19 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 306.19 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 40,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.68/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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