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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 305.72 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 305.72 and 134.13 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 305.72 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/305.72 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 305.72 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 41,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,006.22/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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