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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 305.64 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 305.64 and 134.09 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 305.64 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/305.64 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 305.64 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 40,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983.27/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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