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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 305.40 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 305.40 and 134.04 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 305.40 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/305.40 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 305.40 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 40,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,935.82/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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