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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 306.21 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 306.21 and 133.43 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 306.21 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/306.21 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 306.21 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 40,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856.44/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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