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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.72 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.72 and 134.20 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.72 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.72 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.72 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 41,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027.62/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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