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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.58 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.58 and 134.04 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.58 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.58 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.58 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 40,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959.94/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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