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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 305.74 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 305.74 and 134.22 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 305.74 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/305.74 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 305.74 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 41,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,036.42/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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