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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 305.46 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 305.46 and 134.13 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 305.46 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/305.46 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 305.46 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 40,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,971.35/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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