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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 305.55 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 305.55 and 134.07 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 305.55 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/305.55 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 305.55 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 40,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,965.09/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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