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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.60 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.60 and 134.16 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.60 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.60 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.60 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 40,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998.63/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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