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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 306.50 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 306.50 and 132.35 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 306.50 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/306.50 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 306.50 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 40,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565.38/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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