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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.62 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.62 and 134.16 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.62 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.62 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.62 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 41,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001.64/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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